Follow the historic Sheriff's Assize of Ale as it visits various city pubs during the afternoon and early evening. The Assize dates back to medieval times when the Sheriff was responsible for checking that the ale on sale in the city was of palatable quality. Meet outside the Guildhall in Eastgate Street.
Built on the site of the old Quaker Meeting House and, for over 365 years, there has been worship on this spot. The connection with Quakers continues through three very helpful Trustees but the meetings are free evangelical, although until the present leader there were still Quakers in charge. The Mission is situated in Park […]
Make and decorate your favourite Gloucester building. Learn about the Guildhall and its architecture. Suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied. The Guildhall is in Eastgate Street in the City Centre. This event is one of many making up Gloucester History Festival and Heritage Open Days.
Visit this Victorian Church, with its unique Spirit Fresco wall paintings. The church was built and painted by Thomas Gambier Parry, whose son Hubert Parry, composed the music to Jerusalem. The church is situated at Highnam, a few minutes drive from Gloucester City Centre. This event is one of many making up Gloucester History Festival […]
Take a FREE tour of the Guildhall and find out about events here and its past life as the Guildhall. Tours take place between 12.00 mid-day and 5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday. Please note that there are a lot of steps to climb here. The Guildhall is in Eastgate Street in the City Centre. This […]
Take a FREE walk with a Gloucester Civic Trust guide and hear how the Romans came to Gloucester (Glevum). See the walls they built. Tread through the Forum (market place) and meet the Emperor Nerva. Discover mosaics, pottery, Roman weapons and much more in the Museum. The walk lasts about an hour. Pre-booking required. Tickets […]
This FREE tour brings alive some of the famous and influential people and colourful characters who were born in Gloucester. It is concentrated around the St Mary de Crypt area and so involves little walking. The walk lasts about 45 minutes. Pre-booking is required. Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre in Southgate Street. Meet at […]
Gloucester-born composer and professional musician, Christopher Boodle, gives a recital on the excellent organ in St John's Church, Northgate. The recital will last 30 to 40 minutes. This event is one of many making up Gloucester History Festival and Heritage Open Days.
This talk on Edward Elgar is given by Wendy Hill a guide and lecturer at the Elgar Birthplace Museum. The talk is organised by the Gloucester Music Society, prior to a performance of Elgar's great Piano Quintet in the Chapter House of Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday 1st October at 3.00pm. The talk will take place […]